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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (47886)	10/27/2005 10:23:32 PM
From: altair19	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104157

Ratty, we got a weird one going on in Boston. Theo Epstein, 32 year old general manager phenom turned down a contract offer of a $1.2 million from the Red Sox. Things are turning strange in the Hot Stove League already. Altair19

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (47886)	10/28/2005 4:19:04 AM
From: Clappy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104157

Bah humbug; how many daze to spring training? That's what I've been thinking. Soon we will be talking about the possible deals in the works and dreaming of next season. One thing that struck me sort of odd was how the corporate big wigs have commercialized the entire victory celebration. It just seems so orchestrated and silly. It took them about three seconds to get the celebrating ball players into their "Special World Series Champion" hats and shirts. Some guy in a suit runs on the field and say's "Hey put down your teammate for a second and put on this here tee shirt and hat." I mean, I saw Ozzy Guillian having to remove his Nice Sox hat and replace it with this silly looking WS hat before he could start his on-the-field interview. Then within a minute they cut to commercial and they have a 1-800 number up to order the new hats and shirts. Also, what is the deal with the plastic sheets hung up in the locker room? The champagne pouring seems so lack luster at times and forced. "Here is your designated Champagne Pouring Area." And WS MVP Jermaine Dye thanking "Chevrolet" for the new car. It felt like a NASCAR winners circle. I dunno. It just seems so darn commercialized. The victory celebration seems tainted. -CharlieHustled